Flying Colors

Sayaka is a rebellious second-year high school student who blends a gyaru style with a carefree attitude. She attends a private all-girls high school and lands in trouble when she is caught carrying cigarettes, resulting in suspension. This incident underscores her neglect of study and sets the stage for a life-changing intervention.

Her father belittles her, calling her an air-head and implying the family is being scammed by cram schools. He also pushes Sayaka's younger brother Ryuta toward professional baseball, despite Ryuta's reluctance. The family dynamics add pressure that fuels Sayaka's desire to prove herself.

A harsh high school teacher looks down on Sayaka and predicts she will fail. His low expectations only harden her resolve to defy the label. The external doubt becomes a motivating force for her personal reform.

To salvage her university prospects, Sayaka's mother enrolls her in Seiho Cram School. The cram school becomes the battleground where her academic future will be forged. A dedicated tutor, Yoshitaka Tsubota, steps into the role of mentor.

Yoshitaka Tsubota treats Sayaka's case as a personal mission. He aims to secure her admission to Keio University, a prestigious goal that would vindicate her efforts. He also intends to get back at her father by proving the doubters wrong.

During the summer holidays of her second year, Sayaka decides to study hard for the Keio entrance exam. She sacrifices social life and even dates with friends to focus on prep. She begins a transformation that blends discipline with a renewed sense of purpose.

She dyes her hair back to black and cuts it, signaling a fresh start. Sleepless nights of studying follow as she commits to long, grueling sessions. The outward change mirrors the inner resolve taking hold.

Practice tests start to show improvement as her study becomes more consistent. Her academic deviation value climbs from 30 toward much higher marks, reflecting growing competence. The progress fuels her determination to keep pushing toward Keio.

She faces numerous hardships and nearly gives up, but her family and tutor rally around her. Their support reinforces her resolve to continue despite exhaustion. The long journey continues toward the final goal.

In the culmination of her effort, Sayaka is admitted to Keio University. The achievement marks a victory over past self-doubt and skepticism from others. It signals the moment her dreams become tangible.

The film closes with a comedic montage of the various characters singing or dancing to the ending song. The upbeat finale leaves viewers with a sense of communal triumph and lighthearted closure. It wraps up the story with a celebratory mood.